recipes = [ { 'directions': [ "preheat oven to 350.", "grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.", "place 1 sheet of the dough on a work surface.", "brush with melted butter.", "top with another sheet of dough and brush with butter. repeat with 3 more sheets of dough, brushing each sheet with butter between each layer.", "combine walnuts and cinnamon in a small bowl.", "sprinkle half of the walnut mixture over the dough.", "repeat with the remaining dough and walnut mixture.", "starting at the long side, roll up the dough into a log.", "cut the log into 1 inch slices.", "arrange the slices, cut side down, in the prepared baking dish.", "bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.", "meanwhile, bring water and honey to a boil.", "remove from heat and stir in chocolate until melted.", "pour over the cooled strudel.", "serve warm or at room temperature.", "makes 12 servings.", ], 'ingredients': [ "1 lb. phyllo dough, thawed 1 lb. phyllo dough, thawed", "1 c. unsalted butter, melted", "2 c chopped walnuts", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 1/2 c water", "3/4 c honey", "1/4 c melted chocolate", ], 'title': 'Baklava' }, { 'directions': [ "in a large skillet, heat oil to 375.", "season chops on both sides with salt and pepper.", "dredge chops in flour, shaking off excess.", "dip chops into eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.", "fry chops until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.", "transfer to a platter and keep warm.", "pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from skillet.", "add gravy and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes.", "spoon gravy over chops and sprinkle with parsley.", "makes 4 servings.", ], 'ingredients': [ "1 lb beef, cubed", "2 tablespoons oil", "1 large onion, chopped", "2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped", "1 teaspoon turmeric powder", "2 limes, juice of", "1 cup water", "salt", "pepper", "1 15 ounce can red beans, drained and rinsed", "1 tablespoon dried herb", ], 'title': 'Beef And Red Beans' }, { 'directions': [ "heat the oil in a large saucepan.", "add the onion and saute until golden brown.", "stir in the tomatoes, turmeric powder, lime juice, water, salt and pepper.", "bring to a boil.", "reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.", "mix in the beef and beans.", "cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes or until the beef is tender.", "garnish with the dried herbs.", ], 'ingredients': [ "oil for frying", "4 6 oz. boneless pork loin chops", "salt", "pepper", "1/2 c. flour", "2 eggs, lightly beaten", "2 tbsp. dry breadcrumbs", "gravy", "chopped parsley", ], 'title': 'Breaded Pork Chops With Gravy' }, { 'directions': [ "Preheat the oven to 375°F.", "In a large bowl, combine the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.", "Form the mixture into 6 patties.", "Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until browned.", "Transfer the patties to a baking dish and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked through.", "Serve with your favorite toppings.", ], 'ingredients': [ "1 lb. ground beef", "1/2 c. breadcrumbs", "1 egg", "1/4 c. onion, finely chopped", "1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "burger toppings of your choice (lettuce, tomato, cheese, etc.)", ], 'title': 'Classic Beef Burgers' }, { 'directions': [ "Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).", "In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.", "Stir in the cheese, bread crumbs, and garlic.", "Add the ground beef and mix well.", "Form the mixture into a loaf and place it in a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.", "Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).", "Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.", ], 'ingredients': [ "2 eggs", "1/2 cup milk", "1 tsp salt", "1/4 tsp black pepper", "1 cup shredded cheddar cheese", "1/2 cup dry bread crumbs", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1 1/2 pounds ground beef", ], 'title': 'Cheeseburger Meatloaf' }, { 'directions': [ "Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).", "Place the chicken breasts in a large baking dish.", "In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, onion, and ginger.", "Pour the mixture over the chicken and toss to coat.", "Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.", "Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.", ], 'ingredients': [ "4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts", "1/4 cup honey", "1/4 cup soy sauce", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1 small onion, finely chopped", "1 tsp fresh ginger, grated", ], 'title': 'Honey Garlic Chicken' }, { 'directions': [ "Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.", "Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.", "Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.", "Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.", "Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.", "Add the wine and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until reduced by half.", "Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.", "Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.", "Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.", "Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.", ], 'ingredients': [ "8 oz linguine", "1 tbsp olive oil", "1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined", "3 cloves garlic, minced", "1/2 tsp red pepper flakes", "1/2 cup white wine", "2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved", "1/2 tsp salt", "1/4 tsp black pepper", "Fresh parsley, chopped", "Parmesan cheese, grated", ], 'title': 'Shrimp Linguine in Tomato Sauce' }, { 'directions': [ 'Preheat oven to 350°F.', 'In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.', 'Form mixture into 8 meatballs and place in a greased baking dish.', 'Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.', 'While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.', 'Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.', 'Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer.', 'Reduce heat to low and let sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.', 'Once meatballs are cooked, add them to the skillet with the sauce and stir to coat.', 'Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, until meatballs are heated through and sauce has thickened.', 'Serve hot with spaghetti noodles and grated Parmesan cheese.' ], 'ingredients': [ '1 lb. ground beef', '1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs', '1/4 c. milk', '1 egg, lightly beaten', '1/2 tsp. salt', '1/4 tsp. black pepper', '1 tbsp. olive oil', '1 small onion, chopped', '2 garlic cloves, minced', '1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes', '1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce', '1 tbsp. sugar', '1 tsp. dried basil', '1/2 tsp. dried oregano', '1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes', 'spaghetti noodles, cooked', 'grated Parmesan cheese' ], 'title': 'Spaghetti and Meatballs' }, { 'directions': [ 'Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.', 'Remove bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.', 'Add onion, celery, and carrot to the skillet and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.', 'Add garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.', 'Add the potatoes, corn, chicken broth, and milk to the skillet.', 'Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to low.', 'Cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.', 'Add the cooked bacon and stir to combine.', 'Season with salt and pepper to taste.', 'Serve hot with crusty bread.' ], 'ingredients': [ '4 slices bacon, chopped', '1 small onion, chopped', '1 celery rib, chopped', '1 carrot, peeled and chopped', '2 garlic cloves, minced', '4 potatoes, peeled and diced', '1 can (15 oz.) corn, drained', '2 c. chicken broth', '2 c. milk', 'salt and pepper, to taste', 'crusty bread, for serving' ], 'title': 'Creamy Corn and Potato Chowder' }, { 'directions': [ "Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).", "In a mixing bowl, combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.", "Beat in the eggs, one at a time.", "Stir in the flour, baking soda and salt.", "Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts.", "Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.", "Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.", "Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.", ], 'ingredients': [ "1 cup butter, softened", "1 cup white sugar", "1 cup brown sugar", "2 tsp. vanilla extract", "2 eggs", "3 cups flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "2 cups semisweet chocolate chips", "1 cup chopped nuts (optional)", ], 'title': 'Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies', }, { 'directions': [ "Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).", "Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and milk in a large bowl.", "Stir in the melted butter and mix well.", "Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch baking dish.", "Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.", "Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter.", "Pour the hot water over the top of the batter and brown sugar mixture.", "Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and set.", "Serve warm with vanilla ice cream." ], 'ingredients': [ "1 cup flour", "2 tsp baking powder", "1/4 tsp salt", "3/4 cup sugar", "1/2 cup milk", "1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted", "1/2 cup packed brown sugar", "1 tsp ground cinnamon", "1/4 tsp ground nutmeg", "1 cup hot water", "Vanilla ice cream" ], 'title': 'Hot Fudge Pudding Cake' }, { 'directions': [ "Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).", "Spread the nuts evenly on a baking sheet.", "Toast in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.", "Remove from the oven and let cool.", "In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.", "In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract.", "Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.", "Stir in the grated carrots and toasted nuts.", "Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan.", "Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.", "Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and placing on a wire rack to cool completely.", "Frost the cake with cream cheese frosting, if desired." ], 'ingredients': [ "1/2 cup chopped walnuts", "1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour", "1 tsp baking powder", "1/2 tsp baking soda", "1/2 tsp salt", "1 tsp ground cinnamon", "1/4 tsp ground nutmeg", "2 large eggs", "3/4 cup granulated sugar", "1/2 cup vegetable oil", "1 tsp vanilla extract", "2 cups grated carrots", "Cream cheese frosting (optional)" ], 'title': 'Carrot Cake' }, { 'directions': [ "In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.", "Add the steak and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.", "Heat a large skillet over high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Reserve the marinade.", "Add the steak to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.", "Transfer the steak to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.", "Add the reserved marinade to the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat.", "Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.", "Slice the steak against the grain and serve with the sauce.", "Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, if desired." ], 'ingredients': [ "1/4 cup olive oil", "1/4 cup soy sauce", "1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce", "3 tbsp honey", "3 cloves garlic, minced", "1/2 tsp red pepper flakes", "1/2 tsp black pepper", "1 lb flank steak", "chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish" ], 'title': 'Marinated Flank Steak' }, { 'directions': [ "Preheat oven to 375°F.", "Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.", "In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, salt, and pepper.", "Form into 1 1/2 inch meatballs and place in the prepared baking dish.", "In a separate bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.", "Pour the sauce over the meatballs.", "Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.", "Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, if desired." ], 'ingredients': [ "2 lbs ground beef", "1 cup bread crumbs", "1 small onion, finely chopped", "1 large egg, beaten", "1 tsp salt", "1/4 tsp black pepper", "1 cup ketchup", "1/2 cup brown sugar", "2 tbsp mustard", "1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce", "chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish" ], 'title': 'Meatball Casserole' }, } ]